Articles About Public Interest & Education

Is it a Crime to Vape Indoors?
Regulations that will be in force when the new legislation comes into effect include:

Is it a Crime to Catcall Someone?
It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence for catcalling. “Catcalling” typically refers to the behaviour where one…

What is a Restraining Order And How Do I Get It Against Someone?
What is a Restraining Order? In Canada when someone refers to a “restraining order” typically they are, in fact, referring…

Is It a Crime to Record a Conversation in Canada?
Recording conversations has become easier than ever. With smartphones always at hand, anyone can capture audio of a discussion in…

What is Mental Health Court?
The Ontario criminal justice system recognizes the casual connection that can sometimes exist between mental health issues and criminal behaviour.…

Is it a Crime to Panhandle in Ontario?
Panhandling, the act of begging in the street, in illegal in Ontario if it is deemed aggressive in nature. It…

Is it a Crime to Grab Someone’s Arm?
It is a criminal offence in Canada to grab someone’s arm. You can be criminally charged with assault, prosecuted and…

Is it a Crime if Your Dog Bites or Attacks Someone?
It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence in Ontario if your dog bites or attacks someone. The…

Is it a Crime to be Present While a Crime is being Committed Even if You Don’t Do Anything?
It is not a crime to be present while a crime is being committed. Under Canadian law, there is no…




